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Private Xihuacan Archaeological Tour

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| Zihuatanejo, Mexico
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from $110.07 per person

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Xihuacan Pyramid
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.
4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, Spanish
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Overview

During the tour, your tour guide’s attention will be focused only in your group or family.
You will have a local tour guide with a full knowledge and love for the archeology and culture in Mexico.
You will have access to all the areas on the Xihuacan Archeological excavation site.
Lunch will be authentic Mexican, in Mexican environment away from the tourist area.
You will visit the rural community Soledad de Maciel where you will learn the life style and culture in the small villages away from the tourist areas.

During the tour, there will be a COVID-19 prevention plan:
• By using a clean and disinfected vehicle, available just for your group , with enough space to provide comfort and hygiene.
• Having an initial conversation at the beginning of the tour , that will talk about the following topics: use of mouth cover, use of hand sanitation, use of gloves, avoid visiting places where there is a large concentration of people to minimize physical contact.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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If you are staying at a regular hotel, you will be pick up in the lobby of your hotel, if you are staying at an Airbnb or private condominiums or gate it community you will be pick up at the main entrance just outside your Airbnb.

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Zona Arqueologica Soledad de Maciel o Xihuacan

Our accredited guide will walk with you through the Xihuacan Museum and he will explain you the artefacts, decorations items, stones and bones that there are in the museum. At the Ball Court you will be explain the relation between the community, the ball ceremony and the polytheistic religion. In the pyramid there will be an explanation about the architecture of the pyramid, the building materials that were use and the purpose of building the pyramid in that specific location. You will be driven next to the Xihuacan Main square in which they government just begin doing the excavation. After the Xihuacan Ceremonial center you will be taking to the Soledad de Maciel Village only 7 minutes away. In the Village you will visit and take pictures of the first Archaeological Monolith found in the community. The next visit will be to one of the houses in the village to see and understand about the culture and life style in the rural areas on the Guerrero coast line. The town is now know for the agriculture of Tabaco and tropical fruits, therefor you will have a chance to buy a tobacco cigar and/or replicas of the artefact that there are in the museum made out of clay. After the visit you will be taking for lunch on the country side at the restaurant for a fresh an authentic Mexican lunch which will consist on one of the following choices:• Chicken on the grill or breaded or chicken fajitas. • Fish on the grill or breaded or on garlic sauce. • Shrimp on garlic sauce or breaded. All of the dishes come with guacamole & chips, a sope, we also serve you handmade tortillas, beans and salsa. It comes with a beer or soft drink. After the lunch you will be taking back to your hotel.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Xihuacan Archaeological Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-12988P17

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Xihuacan Archaeological Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Xihuacan Archaeological Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Xihuacan Archaeological Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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